Shami backs Perry

Houston hair care millionaire Farouk Shami, who invested several million dollars of his own money in losing the Democratic gubernatorial nomination to Bill White, today announced he is supporting incumbent Republican Rick Perry for re-election.

Shami and Perry were together at a Brownsville news conference according to a Perry campaign release:

“Gov. Perry has not only been true to the values that matter most to the people of Texas, he is also a conservative leader that has led our state in job creation and renewable energy,” said Farouk Shami. “As a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, I believe jobs and the future for Texans is beyond partisanship. I am proud to endorse Gov. Perry for the general election. His proven track record of helping businesses grow and invest for a cleaner and stronger tomorrow is the reason why he is the best choice for Texas governor.”